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Biographical details

Anna is a Health Technologist in the Research in Implementation Science and eHealth Group, within the Faculty of Health Sciences. She has been involved in a number of eHealth research projects, including investigating methods for engaging health professionals in online forums, and exploring the impact of technology on oncology MDTs in Western Sydney.

Teaching and supervision

Anna has been involved in the design and delivery of eHealth teaching at the University of Sydney. She is also interested in initiatives to support higher degree research students undertaking eHealth related research projects.

Higher Degree Research Students

Current projects

Turning Point

Turning Point is investigating the utility of electronic health data for delivering personalised training to health professionals. The project is being conducted across Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney Local Health District, Northern Sydney Local Health District and They Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

Improving Experience for Patients with Lung Cancer

The research project is exploring the use of online tools for increasing self-efficacy and enhancing help seeking behaviour for advanced lung cancer patients. It is anticipated that this program will improve the quality of life for this patient cohort as it will assist participants with managing the symptoms of their treatment. It is being conducted at Westmead Hospital.

Leveraging e-Applications for Patients and their families (LeAP)

The LeAP project is evaluating the extent to which Apps can improve communication between patients/carers and their healthcare teams. It is being conducted at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

Harnessing virtual reality to improve the experiences of patients with chronic conditions

This project is exploring the feasibility and acceptability of using virtual reality in the delivery of care for patients with chronic conditions. The project is looking specifically at the use of virtual reality as a distraction technique for patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer.

Digital game attitudes study

This project is surveying tertiary students on their experiences with commercial digital games. It is also asking respondents about their attitudes to and experiences of the use of digital games in education.